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Building the Premier Accounting Firm

Release Date: 05/04/2024

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Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2023!

In this episode, host Roger Knecht sits down with return guest Natalia Zacharin to discuss her journey to becoming an accountant and entrepreneur, and the secrets to her business's impressive growth.

Natalia talks about acquiring an accounting firm, how she went about valuing its assets, the lessons she learned throughout the process, and what she would do differently if given the chance. She shares insights on running a successful business, including the pitfalls to watch out for and the attributes that contribute to her success.

But the conversation doesn't stop there. Natalia also dives into topics like imposter syndrome, how being an entrepreneur has changed her life, and where she sees the accounting profession going in the future.

This episode is packed with valuable insights and advice for anyone looking to grow their accounting firm or business. Don't miss out on this must-listen episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Roger Knecht and Natalia Zacharin. Tune in now to learn from one of the industry's most successful entrepreneurs.

Your Host: Roger Knecht, president of Universal Accounting Center

Guest Name: Natalia Zacharin

In 2019, after years of working for other firms, Natalia officially opened her own firm, Zacharin Consulting; a firm dedicated to empowering businesses to understand and interpret the financial health of their business and significantly improve their bottom line.  

Using a blend of personal service and expertise, Zacharin Consulting's mission is to bring experience and knowledge to our clients in a meaningful way.  

Zacharin Consulting offers strategic bookkeeping, monthly accounting, remote CFO services and financial intelligence programs to help businesses thrive, stay organized, save time, and build wealth.

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Universal Accounting Center

  • Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.

 

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